This method is not reliable for verification of enterostomy (G-tube) placement. 51. Which of the following interventions may be used to verify placement of a blindly placed nasoenteric tube? Draw 5 to 10 cc of air into syringe, place stethoscope on the left side of the abdomen, attach syringe to tube, gently inject air into the feeding port, listen for an air rush. Draw 20 to 30 cc of air into syringe, place stethoscope on left side of the abdomen, gently inject air into feeding port, listen for air rush. Draw 20 to 30 cc of air into syringe, place stethoscope on right side of abdomen, gently inject air into feeding port, listen for air rush. This method is not reliable for verification of enterostomy (G-tube) placement.
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